kartero
kartéro with stress marks
postman
Usage Note
Kartero is a Spanish loanword for a mail carrier or postal worker. With the rise of digital communication kartero are less visible in daily life, but the word remains common and the role is still respected, particularly in rural areas.
Examples
" Dumating na ang kartero. "
Natural Translation
The postman has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the postman.
" Dumating ang kartero na may dala pang pakete para sa amin. "
Natural Translation
The postman arrived carrying a package for us.
Literal Translation
Arrived the postman with carry-also package for us.
" Hinihintay namin ang kartero dahil sinabi niyang darating ngayon ang sulat mula sa aming kamag-anak. "
Natural Translation
We are waiting for the postman because he said the letter from our relative would arrive today.
Literal Translation
Waiting we the postman because said he-that will-arrive today the letter from our relative.
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